UNASSIGNED: The aim of this study was to evaluate adherence to and experiences with using a smart T-shirt for the home monitoring of biometric sensor data among adolescent and young adult patients undergoing cancer treatment during a 2-week period.
UNASSIGNED: This study was a prospective, single-cohort, mixed methods feasibility study. The inclusion criteria were patients aged 18 to 39 years and those who were receiving treatment at Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Denmark. Consenting patients were asked to wear the Chronolife smart T-shirt for a period of 2 weeks. The smart T-shirt had multiple sensors and electrodes, which engendered the following six measurements: electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements, thoracic respiration, abdominal respiration, thoracic impedance, physical activity (steps), and skin temperature. The primary end point was adherence, which was defined as a wear time of >8 hours per day. The patient experience was investigated via individual, semistructured telephone interviews and a paper questionnaire.
UNASSIGNED: A total of 10 patients were included. The number of days with wear times of >8 hours during the study period (14 d) varied from 0 to 6 (mean 2 d). Further, 3 patients had a mean wear time of >8 hours during each of their days with data registration. The number of days with any data registration ranged from 0 to 10 (mean 6.4 d). The thematic analysis of interviews pointed to the following three main themes: (1) the smart T-shirt is cool but does not fit patients with cancer, (2) the technology limits the use of the smart T-shirt, and (3) the monitoring of data increases the feeling of safety. Results from the questionnaire showed that the patients generally had confidence in the device.
UNASSIGNED: Although the primary end point was not reached, the patients\' experiences with using the smart T-shirt resulted in the knowledge that patients acknowledged the need for new technologies that improve supportive cancer care. The patients were positive when asked to wear the smart T-shirt. However, technical and practical challenges in using the device resulted in low adherence. Although wearables might have potential for home monitoring, the present technology is immature for clinical use.
这项研究的目的是评估在2周内接受癌症治疗的青少年和年轻成年患者中使用智能T恤进行家庭生物识别传感器数据监测的依从性和经验。
■这项研究是一项前瞻性研究,单组,混合方法可行性研究。纳入标准为18至39岁的患者和在哥本哈根大学医院接受治疗的患者-Rigshospitalet,丹麦。同意的患者被要求穿Chronolife智能T恤2周。智能T恤有多个传感器和电极,产生了以下六种测量结果:心电图(ECG)测量,胸部呼吸,腹部呼吸,胸阻抗,身体活动(步骤),和皮肤温度。主要终点是依从性,这被定义为每天>8小时的佩戴时间。通过个人调查患者的经历,半结构化电话采访和纸质问卷。
■共纳入10例患者。在研究期间(14d),磨损时间>8小时的天数从0到6(平均2d)不等。Further,3名患者在其数据登记的每一天期间具有>8小时的平均佩戴时间。任何数据登记的天数范围为0至10天(平均6.4天)。访谈的主题分析指出了以下三个主要主题:(1)智能T恤很酷,但不适合癌症患者,(2)该技术限制了智能T恤的使用,(3)数据的监测增加了安全感。问卷的结果表明,患者通常对该设备充满信心。
■虽然未达到主要终点,患者使用智能T恤的经验导致患者认识到需要新技术来改善支持性癌症护理。当被要求穿智能T恤时,患者呈阳性。然而,使用该设备的技术和实践挑战导致依从性低。虽然可穿戴设备可能有家庭监控的潜力,目前的技术在临床应用上还不成熟。